Have you ever wondered what a celebrity house looks like. From Carrie Underwood's Manhattan apartment to Hugh Jackman's Coral Gables mansion, here is a look at some of the most famous celebrity homes. This includes Carrie Underwood’s Manhattan apartment, Hugh Jackman’s Coral Gables house, Lenny Kravitz’s Bel Air Estate, and Beyonce’s Hamptons property.
Manhattan apartment by Carrie Underwood
Carrie Underwood is a country music star who lives in Nashville, but has been touring high-end homes in New York. Recently she visited a Gramercy Park house that costs $12 million. This home features recessed moldings, radiant white oak floors, and many other amenities. Despite the cost, it is unclear if she will actually move into this property. Nevertheless, she's a prime candidate for a new apartment.
Unlike the Nashville home of a starving artist, Carrie's Manhattan apartment features plenty of room for entertaining. A large open-plan kitchen features a black marble table and a rattan window seat. The singer's bedroom features a muted beige color scheme, and a grey chaise longue couch. From the large terrace, you can see Manhattan's Central Park.
Hugh Jackman’s Coral Gables mansion
Hugh Jackman bought a Miami home with three stories worth $21million. This modernist masterpiece was built by Richard Meier, an actor who is also a philanthropist. Hugh Jackman moved in to it in 2008. The home was designed by Richard Meier, an internationally-respected architect. It is an outstanding example of mid century modern design. Hugh and his wife, artist Deborra-Lee Furness, have two children and live in the mansion with their two children.
Five bedrooms are the largest in the house. The home features dramatic details like three terraces and large double-ceilings. It also features a spiral staircase. Hugh and Deborra have been rumored as considering returning to Australia in 2020. It would make for a wonderful getaway for the couple, if the rumor is true.
Bel Air estate of Lenny Kravitz
The owner of Lenny Kravitz's gorgeous Bel Air mansion is not your average Joe. The musician and producer is actually an actor and a grammy award winner. Other accomplishments include producing music and acting in movies. What is so special about Kravitz’s mansion? Here are three interesting facts about Kravitz. Kravitz also owns an extensive collection of rare artifacts and antiques.
The legendary musician designed the hilltop residence. The singer has incorporated many unique pieces of art and furnishings into the house, including an enormous bronze tiger head and a pink clamshell bed. The house is filled with bold colors and a variety of other accoutrements that are only fitting for the rock star. Lenny Kravitz has been an active volunteer for many charities, including Zero Hunger and Rock the Vote.
Beyonce's Hamptons mansion
Beyonce has been living in luxury since Jay-Z purchased an $88.5 million compound in Los Angeles, CA earlier this summer. She lives in smaller homes in New Orleans, Manhattan’s Tribeca, and Malibu (CA), where she rented an estate worth $54million earlier this summer. Beyonce's Hamptons home has 12 bedrooms and an entertainment area with a subaquatic speaker. The house even includes a tennis and basketball court. The basement features a virtual-golf course and a rock climbing wall. There's also a recording studio.
The couple has been renting houses and apartments for years, but settled down as homeowners after giving birth to their baby in June. Stanford White designed their house, which has seen many renovations. The latest remodel was by a builder named Jeffrey Colle. The home features a 45-foot infinity pool, hand-carved heated marble tubs, and a guest cottage. Jay-Z and Beyonce share a 1,800-square-foot guest cabin.
FAQ
Why don't more filmmakers use crowdfunding websites like Indiegogo or Kickstarter?
Crowdfunding websites are great because you can reach potential investors directly.
But most filmmakers don't think they're qualified to ask for money. They feel they need someone to stand by them.
They don't believe anyone should invest in them, as they have not proven their worth yet.
Instead, they spend long hours working on their project, in hopes of someone noticing.
Then they realize that they didn't properly prepare for the launch of their campaign.
Instead of receiving thousands upon thousands of dollars, the recipients end up with a handful donations.
Why is Hollywood calling this Hollywood?
D.W. Griffith founded the first film industry in California in 1887. It was named in honor of its Los Angeles location, known at the time as "Hollywood".
The name stuck because it was such an exciting place for people to visit. People would come from all over just to see what was happening there.
Hollywood is still a big part of our culture. We have movies and television shows, music videos, commercials and so on. We call them all "Hollywood."
What happens to my film if it doesn't do well in the box office?
Poor box office performance can lead to many complications.
You might want to change the marketing of your film.
You might also decide to modify the script.
Third, you might decide to add new characters.
You might also decide to delete some characters.
Fifth, you might decide to cut scenes.
Sixth, it's possible to decide that the film was too expensive.
Who is the most famous actor in Hollywood?
Tom Hanks holds a record for being the highest paid actor in history. He averages $25 million per movie. According to Celebrity Net Worth.
Will Smith comes in second. He earned $65million over four years to play a role in Independence Day.
Third place goes to Tom Cruise, who made $60 million over five years for playing Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible.
Fourth place goes to Daniel Craig, who made $50 million over four years for playing James Bond in Skyfall.
Fifth place goes to Leonardo DiCaprio who made $45 million in five years as a Titanic star.
Sixth Place goes to Brad Pitt. Brad earned $40 Million over six years playing Steve McQueen in 12 Years a Slave.
Robert Downey Jr. takes seventh place, earning $35 million over seven-years for his role in Iron Man/Tony Stark.
Eighth place goes to Johnny Depp, who earned $30 million over eight years for playing Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of The Caribbean series.
Ninth place goes to George Clooney, who earned $25 million over nine years for playing Matt Damon's character in Good Night and Good Luck.
Angelina Jolie comes in 10th. Her roles in Mr. & Mrs Smith, Tomb Raider, and Mr. & Mrs Smith earned her $20 million over 11 year.
Which percentage of the box offices goes to marketing budgets and what is their share?
Marketing budgets typically account for between 20% and 40% of a film’s budget. This is because marketing plays a vital role in any film's success.
Without marketing, nobody will know anything about your film. Without knowing about your film, no one wants to pay to see it.
Statistics
- If we translate this to a percentage, we get 28%, so let's be generous and say that ‘Hollywood studios' release about ⅓ of the movies released in the U.S. and Canada each year. (glitteratilobotomy.com)
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
- At his encouragement, his sister Sarah Luke, brother-in-law Elisha Luke, with her mother, Azubah, took the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad from Ogden to Los Angeles in November 1885, according to Adrian Weekly Press, November 13, 1885. (en.wikipedia.org)
- Women account for 51 percent of moviegoers. (en.wikipedia.org)
- New York Times article stated that only 15% of the top films in 2013 had women in lead acting roles. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How to get an honor star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce founded the Hollywood Walk of Fame, HWOF (Hollywood Walk of Fame) in 1960. The HWOF, located at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard Los Angeles, California. It has 2,711 stars embedded in the Hollywood Boulevard sidewalk. Each star represents someone who made motion pictures, television or radio, as well as music and other aspects of popular culture. There are 1,922 individuals currently listed on HWOF.
You must first submit your name and address to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to become a member of HWOF. The Hollywood Department of Cultural Affairs then submits your information to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once approved, you receive a certificate of eligibility, which includes your name, date of birth, city of residence, occupation, and category. A bronze plaque with your personalization is also provided. This plaque is attached to a concrete base located in front of the designated Star.
If a member of the HWOF has nominated you, or if your contributions are significant to films, television, radio or theatre, or any other part of popular culture, you can apply for a Star. The nominations are evaluated by a committee, which then decides whether or not to approve them. If they decide to approve, they write a letter to the address of the applicant explaining their decision. The person who accepts the nomination will receive a second confirmation letter. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce then charges $25 and forwards the money on to the City of Los Angles Department of Cultural Affairs.
The department issues a check payable the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, which then sends the check directly to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays artists or organizations whose applications were accepted. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce then pays half of the fee ($12.50). The other half goes to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
After an artist has received his/her Star, he/she can be eligible for the HWOF. To be listed on the HWOF, you must pay the remaining balance owed to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The amount due depends upon how many years ago your first nomination was. If you were first honoured in 1990, then you would owe $15,000. You would be responsible for $10,000 if you had been nominated previously in 1980.
Contact the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to get your name removed from the HWOF and to repay any outstanding debts. They will remove the name of your from the list.
How old is one to be eligible for a HWOF Star?
You must be at the least 18 year old to be nominated. To receive a Star, one must still be living at the time. After receiving a stars, one could still be nominated after ten more years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
Family members may nominate you to be a star. If there are no living relatives, then the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will place a memorial marker in front of the star.
Why not use a new street, instead of staring at everyone?
The HWOF is not meant to be a historical monument. It is meant as a memorial to all who contributed to the history of film.
What happened the star thefts? The thieves took approximately 1,200 stars. Each star is between 250-300 lbs. If you add all of the weight together, it comes to approximately 4 tons of stars!